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Lincoln MKZ MPG by year

The EPA has rated 14 model years of the Lincoln MKZ, from 2007 to 2020. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2016, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2020 model is 20% more efficient than the best 2007 model (24 vs. 20 MPG). The 2020 model is 14% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (24 vs. 28 MPG).

Most efficient year201626 MPG combined
Latest (2020)24 MPG$1,938/yr to fuel
First rated (2007)20 MPG$2,325/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1444 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • MKZ, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every MKZ model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2020 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20		 20 / 31 28 — 4 $1,938
2019 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20		 20 / 31 28 — 4 $1,938
2018 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20		 21 / 31 28 — 4 $1,938
2017 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20		 21 / 31 27 — 4 $1,938
2016 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 20		 22 / 33 28 — 4 $1,788
2015 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 21		 22 / 33 27.5 — 4 $1,788
2014 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 21		 22 / 32 28 — 4 $1,788
2013 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 21		 22 / 32 26 — 4 $1,788
2012 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19		 18 / 27 24 — 2 $2,214
2011 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19		 18 / 26 24 — 2 $2,214
2010 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19		 18 / 27 22 — 2 $2,214
2009 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19		 18 / 28 22 — 2 $2,214
2008 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 19		 18 / 28 22 — 2 $2,114
2007 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 19		 17 / 25 22 — 2 $2,325

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare MKZ model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Lincoln MKZ year has the best fuel economy?

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.

Which Lincoln MKZ year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2007 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Lincoln MKZ?

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is rated up to 24 MPG combined.

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